[Motorola] HT1250 VHF Antennas
Dennis Wade
sacramento.cyclist at gmail.com
Thu Oct 6 11:49:10 EDT 2011
Because it isn't obvious to me just by looking if there is an
insulator at the in the barrel near the bottom or not.
On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 8:32 AM, David Jones <djoneses at verizon.net> wrote:
> They are the same as the MT1000 antennas. But one question, if you looked
> for the color code, how would you not know the type of antenna connector?
> You must remove the antenna and look at the connector for the color code.
>
> David
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dennis Wade" <sacramento.cyclist at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion of equipment manufactured by Motorola"
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> Subject: Re: [Motorola] HT1250 VHF Antennas
>
>
> I actually looked for a color code on the antenna provided (its a
> helical whip about 6-7 inches, not a stubby). No color code.
>
> You make a good point though...they are inexpensive enough to just get
> one and try it.
>
> By the way, is the HT1250 antenna connector like the MT1000 in that
> there is no ground connection, or is the HT1250 a coaxial type?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dennis
>
> On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 6:51 AM, David Jones <djoneses at verizon.net> wrote:
>> Dennis:
>>
>> Motorola antennas are color coded. You can determine the frequency range
>> of
>> the antenna by its color code. If you remove the antenna from the radio
>> and
>> look at the end of the threaded portion on the antenna you will see spot
>> of
>> paint. If the spot is red the antenna range is 136 - 155 MHZ, brown is
>> 150 - 161 MHz, black is 155 - 174 MHz.. So you want an antenna color coded
>> red. The part number is 8504762J01. There is a wideband antenna,
>> NAD6502AR, that covers 146 - 174 MHz that is also coded black. However for
>> your purpose I would suggest that you use the red antenna. All of the
>> antennas are relatively inexpensive, in the $10 -$13 so you may want to
>> try
>> different antennas.
>>
>> I hope this helps.
>>
>> David
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dennis Wade" <sacramento.cyclist at gmail.com>
>> To: "Discussion of equipment manufactured by Motorola"
>> <motorola at mailman.qth.net>; <motorola-Radios at yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 1:31 AM
>> Subject: [Motorola] HT1250 VHF Antennas
>>
>>
>> Good evening all,
>>
>> I'm the recently new owner of a refurbished HT1250 VHF.
>> Having used a 99 ch MT1000 for a number of years, I loved the
>> ruggedness of the MT, but really wanted a more modern display, and a
>> programming system that didn't require me to dumpster dive for a
>> suitable computer... :).
>>
>> I used the HT in an annual public service event during which
>> I am in places where hitting certain repeaters is sketchy...sometimes
>> I can, sometimes I can't. I know about how the MT will perform...this
>> was my first chance to use the HT. I noticed a subtle difference in
>> that the HT wasn't quite able to open machines that I probably could
>> have the year before with the MT. However, circumstances prohibited
>> me from carrying both radios. (I did not notice a similar difference
>> on the receive side).
>>
>> One thing I discovered is that in this
>> document,(http://www.wiscomm.com/MotoCatalog/HT750-HT1250-HT1550.pdf)
>> on page 23, it describes various VHF antennas available for the
>> HT1250. Only one covers the ham band, i.e. part number 8504762J01.
>>
>> I looked to see what I was given with refurbished radio..I
>> could not find a part number..only "Motorola VHF" embossed in the
>> rubber cover.
>>
>> There really is no clear answer because multiple things may
>> have changed over the course of the year. I do have two questions:
>>
>> 1. Could the wrong antenna contribute to the noticed
>> difference in performance?
>>
>> 2. Where is (or is it important) to find the part
>> number on the antenna I have?
>>
>> and, (I know, this is 3),
>>
>> 3. Are there 3rd party antennas that might perform better?
>>
>> Thanks for your help,
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> "If they trust you, it is an extraordinary privilege, and you simply
>> can't abuse it."
>> - A. Alan Post 1914-2011. California Legislative Analyst 1949-1977.
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>> Dennis L. Wade
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>> Carmichael, CA
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Dennis L. Wade
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Carmichael, CA
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